Hello, curious friends, and welcome to the newest Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge! We’re playing our way through the most recent book by the brilliant Tim Holtz, and as always, the Curiosity Crew and I are delighted you’re here!

Before we get to the new challenge, though, I need to know: Did you guys see Tim’s awesome video interview from Sizzix? You’ve got to watch this! For all his mad-genius talent, he’s such a humble, genuine, down to earth guy. Please take a few minutes to check it out and get to know the man whose work is at the heart of this challenge series.

Getting back to this week’s challenge, I’ll bet you already know that Tim’s Idea-ology line offers some of the most versatile and flat-out fun products in the crafting universe! This time around, we’ll be working with his Idea-ology Worn Cover. This is your chance to create your own completely personalized art journal, recipe book, vacation memoir, limerick keeper… whatever you choose! There are several varieties of the Worn Cover to choose from, and you’re welcome to use any of them for this project. Check out page 35 in your copy of A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol.3, for Tim’s introduction, then go have yourself an artistic soiree!

Share Your Awesomeness!
Everyone is welcome to participate in the CC3C, but you must work from your personal copy of the CC3. If you don’t have a copy, you can order one directly from Tim, who will be glad to autograph it for you. This particular challenge is unique in that there’s not a specific technique, but rather a product that you can alter however you wish. Therefore, our usual rule about not sharing the technique doesn’t apply, so you’re welcome to give detailed instructions about your project if you choose to do so.

If you have any questions about the challenge in general, check out the CC3C F.A.Q. here.

Win! Win BIG!
As always, we’ll select a “Curiosity Crew’s Choice” winner who will receive an awesome assortment Tim’s products, courtesy of Tim himself and Mario Rossi, his Logistic Director and everyone’s favorite “Behind the Scenes” social media rockstar (be sure to follow Mario on Instagram for tons of insider info!). To be eligible to win this special prize, you must visit each of our team members’ blogs and leave a comment there. You can easily access their blogs by clicking on their project photos (your comment on this post counts as your comment on my blog).

Sponsored by the Sensational Inspiration Emporium!
The lovely and generous Joy and her family at Inspiration Emporium sponsor all our odd-numbered challenges, and they’re back with another fantastic FIFTY DOLLAR SHOPPING SPREE for one lucky CC3C entrant! To be eligible to win, simply link your project here and include a link to INSPIRATION EMPORIUM in your blog post. And, if you’re ready to shop right now, you’re welcome to use the coupon code STUDIOL3 for a 10% discount on your order.

The Curiosity Crew’s Projects:
We had tons of fun with our Worn Cover projects, and as you’ll see, we went in lots of different directions!

Linda Ledbetter (that’s me!)

Anita Houston

Annette Green

Candy Colwell

Cheryl Grigsby

Hels Sheridan

Marjie Kemper

Susan Mostek

Yvonne Blair

We hope you’re feeling inspired! We’re all looking forward to admiring your Worn Cover creations, so go forth and alter! And, if you entered Challenge 12, don’t forget to check back here next Saturday to see if you’re a winner!

Wow! I was getting ready to link up my project and just realized I didn’t leave a comment on your amazing project. I loved the recipe book idea Linda and cookies to boot (honestly, I start my meals with dessert … best part of eating!) Loved the twinkle-ly holly and the knob to open the book is genius. This would make a fantastic gift!! Thanks for hosting this challenge and all the amazing ideas you and crew share with us. — Mary Elizabeth

How lovely, a festive little man and a really useful folder. All my recipes are scattered round the shelves, never can find what I want but this has led to some interesting discoveries! Love this cover though.

I’m so tickled by the little bell, what a nice touch! Would love to peek inside at those yummy recipes. I ended up getting not one, but THREE worn covers, and I’ve come to look for inspiration before I get started. So many wonderful ideas here from the Curiosity Crew. I may just get all three done!

I finally have some time to visit and I can’t wait to see what all the lovely CC members have done, because I need a little inspiration push!! Oh I better remember where I put it as I bought it some time back in anticipation! Linda, I am so loving your Gingerbread cookie worn cover! Looks delicious! OK, off for some eye candy. Hugs!

Linda…your worn cover is absolutely darling! I love it’s retro/vintage feeling. The gingerbread man is so cute on top of the Christmas Wishes worn cover! LOVE THAT IDEA! And the Christmas cookie recipe book is really a wonderful idea for a Christmas gift! Thanks for that! 🙂 Your cookie man is really done to perfection. I also love the little holly and berries and sparklies that you have to the left of your cookie man. The curio knob is a cute touch and I love Tim’s trimmings with the bells you used on the spine. <3 Candy

He’s so cute! Every year my mum and I have a holiday cookie day when we bake all day. Last year we made 17 different types of cookies. The worn cover you made would be perfect for holding all the recipes.
Jess

What a great way to keep all your favorite Christmas cookie recipies. Your gingerbread man is so jolly. The bells and holly are a great finishing touch. Tim’s interview was so fun and loves learning new things about him.

Okay I stayed up last night to start looking at these projects had to get up to finish there was so much to take in… they are all just so amazing… Thank you for the inspiration. I’m so giddy right now looking at all this creativeness!

I have participated in several cookie swaps over the years and have collected many recipes from them. What a brilliant idea to house all the recipes!!! LOVE that it has a particular purpose, and putting it up and getting it out each year would be a special time to see it again and again over the years! LOVE that! The gingerbread is PERFECT!!! Too cool Linda!

I love love love your cookie recipe book! Your gingerbread man is adorable to adorn the front! I think I am going to have to make this for Bre and my nephews (well for the one day wives, wink) LOVE LOVE LOVE

Linda, we are on the same creative wavelength this round. Love your cookie recipe book cover. That gingerbread boy is so cute! Great idea!!

Sue W.
October 11, 2014 @
4:41 am

OK, now I’m hungry for warm gingerbread, Linda! You should have supplied all of us with a tiny morsel! Love your cover. I’ve gotten all sorts of inspiration from the Crew for this challenge.
(and BTW, Cheryl’s post is not up at 6:41 AM East Coast time.)

Linda, your Christmas book is adorable. Takes me back to a simpler time, love the sweet gingerbread man on the cover! And sorry guys, my fault. My post is up now. A little glitch in my routine yesterday!

Yes , I saw that fabulous interview ! Tim is just so awesome, so personable, humble, “real”… and his passion for what he does is infectious! You can’t help but love him ( I’m a Tim-a-holic)… love to keep up with he and Mario!
Aaah …your gingerbread man is adorable… your cover is very festive. Absolutely love the Christmas Wishes stamp!